Making Sheet Metal Patch Panels

Using two separate pieces and welding together will make the piece stronger and also make it easier to shape the metal than making the piece out of one piece of metal.

Making sheet metal patch panels.

Read on as we show you some basic techniques you can use to reshape and shape your metals from the comfort of your own home with basic metal shaping handtools. For this task schrock cut two separate panels one for the inner fender lip and another for the outer quarter panel from sheet metal stock and welded them together. Start larger than you need then trim gradually until a perfect fit is achieved. To make a template simply apply some masking tape over the area you wish to replace and draw lines across each.

Please checkout my amazon list store to find all the tools and parts i use in. This video explains how to make a patch panel johnson customs style. How i make patterns and patch panels. Take measurements and transfer them to a piece of cardboard the kind you can cut with a scissor.

We really hope this video is helpful to anyone out there who is struggling to cover up a. Draw out and cut a template of the patch panel needed.